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Married to Narcissism: Spotting the Signs & Finding Relief
The word narcissist is frequently used to describe people who are egotistical or selfish. But this label is probably thrown around more than it should be, as the traits of true narcissism may indicate a serious underlying issue. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
PTSD: Understanding the Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen when someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD refers to a cluster of physical and emotional symptoms that can affect someone’s overall well-being. Research shows that PTSD affects...
Why Is Mental Health Education Important?
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults experiences a mental health condition during an average year. Additionally, about half of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point during their lifetime. Many people struggle with their conditions in...
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What Is Orthorexia? Understanding the Obsession with Healthy Eating
Orthorexia refers to the obsession with eating healthy food. Although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) does not officially recognize orthorexia as a clinical eating disorder, it shares many similarities with other conditions like...
Postpartum Anxiety in Fathers
While it’s normal for parents and caregivers to feel worried about their child’s health and well-being, postpartum anxiety refers to a constant feeling of paranoia or dread. This experience extends beyond the typical fears of a child’s safety. In some cases, it...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Narcissists are often described as being self-absorbed, vain, or overly confident. Most of us will display some level of narcissism from time to time. The difference between what might be considered “normal” narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is...
Family Dynamics: Attachment Theory, Communication, & Relationships
We are products of the people who raised us. Our families play a pivotal role in our thoughts, behaviors, and personalities. Understanding your family dynamic helps you build insight into your patterns with yourself and others. It also teaches you about your morals...
Surviving Infidelity: Strategies From a Therapist
Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences to endure. The feelings of confusion, shock, anger, and hurt can be overwhelming and insurmountable. For many, this betrayal can incredibly traumatic. Although difficult, infidelity does not have to be a relationship...
Self Sabotage: How to Find Relief
If you've reviewed the past sessions on this series on the subconscious, you will have learned about the power of the subconscious mind, the influence of limiting beliefs, and how traditional therapy and hypnotherapy can be used to work through mental obstacles. You...
What Is Trauma?
Trauma refers to the emotional and physical responses experienced after a real or perceived life-threatening event. Not every event is traumatic- people react in all sorts of ways to danger. But trauma can fundamentally change someone’s sense of safety, comfort,...